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The Cross and the Cup of Cold Water

The Gospel frequently places realities beside one another that seem, at first, entirely disproportionate. In the preceding reflection, we considered Christ's startling declaration that He had come to bring not peace but the sword.

The Cross and the Cup of Cold Water

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The Gospel frequently places realities beside one another that seem, at first, entirely disproportionate.

In the preceding reflection, we considered Christ's startling declaration that He had come to bring not peace but the sword.

It is the truth that cuts through false harmony, exposes our...

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The Gospel frequently places realities beside one another that seem, at first, entirely disproportionate. In the preceding reflection, we considered Christ's startling declaration that He had come to bring not peace but the sword. That sword is not opposed to the peace of Christ.

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It is the truth that cuts through false harmony, exposes our...

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That sword is not opposed to the peace of Christ.

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